Recent developments in domains of ambient intelligence (AmI), Internet of Things, cyber-
physical systems (CPS), ubiquitous/pervasive computing, etc., have led to numerous …

Extremely cold weather frequently occurs worldwide, increasing the risk of exposure to
extremely cold environments, particularly for outdoor workers. Cold stress can significantly …

Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book examines how to best protect humans in
working environments. The author presents a wide range of methods along with specific …

Abstract Short-term cold exposure (< 1 h) may adversely affect human thermal comfort and
health. Few studies have investigated the effectiveness of body heating in providing thermal …

The article describes research into the transmission properties of textile signal lines (TSLs)
made using ultrasonic welding technology. The presented TSLs are made from …

Personal protective equipment belongs to a group of equipment that protects employees
against dangers in the workplace. The decision to use such equipment must be preceded by …

The main purpose of the study is to present a new concept in assessing impact of the woven
fabric on its electroconductive properties. Fabric is treated as two-component composite ie …

The following article is aimed at researching textile-based simplified sensors to determine
the human perspiration effect and sweat appearance on the body and wearing surface …

The thermal properties of clothing products are influenced by external environmental
parameters, such as temperature, humidity, air flow and parameters related to the user's …

This paper presents the study of the chemical and physico-mechanical properties of the
natural and synthetic fabrics used in extreme low-temperature (− 20° C) gloves. The …